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In early January 2026, Thales announced that Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business won CES 2026 recognition for a new post-quantum–ready security chip embedding Thales’ hardened operating system and quantum-resistant cryptographic libraries to protect connected devices from both current and quantum-era cyber threats. This collaboration underlines Thales’ role at the forefront of post-quantum security, addressing “harvest now, decrypt later” risks for long-lived connected devices and...

If you are wondering whether Crédit Agricole at €17.32 is still reasonably priced after a strong run, this article will help you put that question into context. The share price has seen a 38.5% return over the past year and a very large gain over five years, while the recent 1.3% decline over 7 days and 2.6% drop year to date suggest sentiment has been more mixed in the short term. Recent headlines around large European banks have focused on capital strength, regulatory developments and how...

Engie stock in focus after new community solar projects Engie (ENXTPA:ENGI) is back on investor radars after ENGIE North America launched two community solar farms in Knox County, Illinois, aimed at providing clean energy and electricity bill savings to local subscribers. See our latest analysis for Engie. Those Illinois community solar projects land at a time when Engie’s €23.69 share price has seen firm momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 9.32% and a 1 year total shareholder...

Schneider Electric (ENXTPA:SU) is back on investor radars after committing more than $700 million to its U.S. operations, and it has also been named a key supplier in the growing data center cooling market for spaceport facilities. See our latest analysis for Schneider Electric. These U.S. expansion plans and exposure to data center cooling arrive while investor sentiment has been mixed, with a 4.1% 7 day share price return and a 3.1% year to date share price return set against a 1 year total...

In early January 2026, VINCI executed part of its share buyback programme by mandating an investment services provider to repurchase up to €600 million of its shares by 25 March 2026, within the price limit approved by shareholders. At the same time, VINCI disclosed that it had 581,816,830 shares in issue and 555,967,094 voting rights excluding treasury stock as of 31 December 2025, giving investors clearer visibility on its capital and governance structure. We’ll now examine how this...

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaches new heights, buoyed by an improving economic backdrop and a strong annual performance in 2025, investors are increasingly turning their attention to smaller, less prominent companies that may offer unique growth opportunities. In this environment of optimism and robust market sentiment, identifying stocks with solid fundamentals and potential for expansion can be key to uncovering hidden gems within Europe's diverse markets.

Carrefour recently signed an agreement to open 13 stores in Ethiopia, marking a past step-up in its African footprint and entry into a new high-growth retail market. This move highlights how Carrefour is extending its international presence beyond its existing core geographies, potentially broadening its revenue base across emerging markets. Next, we will examine how opening 13 Ethiopian stores could shape Carrefour's broader investment narrative and growth priorities. These 14 companies...

Gecina (ENXTPA:GFC) has attracted fresh attention after recent share moves, with the stock showing mixed returns over the past year and over a multi year period, prompting investors to reassess its valuation and income profile. See our latest analysis for Gecina. With the share price at €82.8 and a 1 day share price return of 4.22%, recent gains build on a positive year to date share price return of 3.24%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 1.16% decline and 5 year total...

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Interparfums SA ( EPA:ITP ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...

As the European market continues to thrive, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index hitting new highs and closing 2025 with its strongest annual performance since 2021, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks for stable returns amidst an improving economic backdrop. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by a consistent payout history and solid fundamentals that can withstand varying market conditions.

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It hasn't been the best quarter for Parrot S.A. ( EPA:PARRO ) shareholders, since the share price has fallen 20% in...

In late 2025, Advantech announced that its Arm-based industrial single board computer RSB-3810, using the MediaTek Genio 1200 platform, achieved IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity certification, with Bureau Veritas providing the certification in alignment with the European Union’s upcoming Cyber Resilience Act. This event highlights Bureau Veritas’ growing role in industrial cybersecurity compliance, reinforcing its position as a key partner for manufacturers facing tightening EU cyber...

In early January 2026, heavy snowfall caused severe disruption across France and the Netherlands, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly and prompting France’s civil aviation authority to order reduced takeoffs and landings. For Aeroports de Paris, this weather shock highlights how operational resilience and capacity management can quickly become central to airport performance and risk assessment. We’ll now examine how this weather-driven...

In early January 2026, Dassault Aviation société anonyme raised its 2025 net sales guidance to over €7 billion, while also reporting 78,397,034 shares outstanding and 130,565,879 theoretical voting rights as of December 31, 2025. This upgraded sales outlook, combined with clarity on the company’s capital and voting structure, gives investors a more detailed picture of Dassault Aviation’s scale and expected commercial activity. We’ll now examine how the higher 2025 net sales guidance could...

Arkema stock: recent performance snapshot Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) has been drawing attention after a mixed run, with a roughly 4.1% gain over the past month but a negative 1 year total return near 22.7%, prompting closer scrutiny from some investors. See our latest analysis for Arkema. Recent share price moves have been relatively muted, with a 30 day share price return of 4.1% and a 90 day share price return of 2.2%, while the 1 year total shareholder return shows a 22.7% decline. This suggests...